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16.12.2024

16.12.2024The Day Schools Turned To Tombs While Yemen Joined

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Palestine for 16.12.2024.

It displays 120 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

16.12.2024The Day Schools Turned To Tombs While Yemen Joined
Morning reports focused on multiple strikes on schools housing displaced Palestinians, with death toll at Khalil Oweida school reaching 43. Israeli sources indicated unprecedented progress in prisoner exchange talks, with both Netanyahu and Hamas suggesting proximity to a phased deal.

By afternoon, Yemen entered the conflict directly, launching ballistic missiles toward central occupied Palestine, leading to five Israeli casualties in Tel Aviv. Israel intercepted the missiles and promised "heavy price" retaliation. This development coincided with Trump's statement about working toward ending the war.

Evening brought reports of an Israeli delegation heading to Doha for negotiations, while internal coalition tensions surfaced as Ben-Gvir voted against the 2025 budget. PA operations in Jenin continued despite growing protests, with reports of a child being shot during confrontations.
16.12.2024

04:41Schools Crumble While Deal Nears

The newspapers report extensive bombardment of schools housing displaced Palestinians in Gaza, with multiple casualties reported in Kamal Adwan hospital and residential areas (Al-Ayyam, Arabi21, Felesteen News). Negotiations for a ceasefire show unprecedented progress despite remaining gaps (Maan News, Sama News), while Israeli sources indicate the war may be approaching its end phase. The death toll continues to mount, with 90 reported casualties in recent strikes (Al-Ayyam, Raya Media Network).
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08:00Schools Turn to Tombs While Amnesty Speaks Up

The newspapers report extensive casualties from strikes on shelter schools, with multiple sources (Al-Quds, Palestine Chronicle, Ultra Palestine) reporting at least 20 deaths in Khan Yunis school attacks. New displacement center bombardments are documented in Al-Shuja'iyya and Nusseirat camps (Al-Resalah, Arabi21). Amnesty International's Secretary General calls on Israel's allies to acknowledge international law violations in Gaza (Felesteen News), while Hamas indicates progress in ceasefire talks (Alwatan Voice).

09:36Netanyahu in Court While Gaza Deal Looms

The newspapers report on Netanyahu's reappearance in court for corruption charges (Al-Quds, Palestine News Network), while Trump signals disinterest in West Bank annexation despite promising to deal with Iran (Maan News). Hamas officials indicate proximity to a Gaza deal with specific conditions (Palsawa). Simultaneously, multiple sources cover attacks on civilian areas in Gaza, particularly targeting schools housing displaced people (Quds News Network, Ultra Palestine).

11:36Deal Inches Closer as Deaths Mount

The newspapers report on a possible breakthrough in prisoner exchange talks, with both Hamas and Israeli officials indicating unprecedented proximity to a deal (Alwatan Voice, Palsawa). The Gaza Health Ministry announces death toll exceeding 45,000 (Felesteen News), while reporting casualties near Kamal Adwan Hospital that cannot be reached (Palestine News Network). In Jerusalem, home demolitions continue in Silwan and Anata (Maan News), while Jenin witnesses commercial strikes protesting PA operations (Quds News Network).

15:05Yemen Strikes While Deal Nears

The newspapers report on multiple sources indicating unprecedented progress in a phased prisoner exchange deal (Palsawa, Alwatan Voice). Yemeni resistance launches ballistic missiles towards central occupied Palestine (Quds News, Palestine Chronicle). UNRWA warns of severe malnutrition among Gaza's children (Raya Network), while discussions continue regarding US weapons supply to PA security forces amid Israeli concerns (Felesteen News).

18:01Deal Inches Forward as Trump Steps In

The newspapers report on significant developments in prisoner exchange negotiations, with multiple sources indicating progress towards a phased deal (Sama News, Palsawa, Al-Hindi). Trump enters the discourse, expressing commitment to ending the war and securing hostage release (Alwatan Voice, Maan News). Meanwhile, reports emerge of power cuts at Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza after electrical transformer targeting (Felesteen News).

20:25Doha Beckons as Ben-Gvir Breaks Ranks

The newspapers report on an Israeli delegation heading to Doha for prisoner exchange talks, with sources indicating "bridgeable gaps" remaining (Alwatan Voice, Al-Quds, Palsawa). Five casualties reported from Israeli strikes on two houses in Gaza (Maan News). Internal tensions surface in Israel's coalition as Ben-Gvir votes against 2025 budget (Sama News). Activist warns of civil war potential due to PA operations in Jenin (Al-Resalah).